Greek

Galen

Pronounced GAY-lenShare

Meaning: Calm

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  • 2 syllables

The story

The modern form of Greek Galenos, related to a word for calm. It is closely associated with the ancient physician Galen, giving the name a long medical and scholarly history.

Spellings & variants

  • Galenos

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Galen comes from Greek.

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